Press Releases

New Zealand and India have agreed to negotiate a film co-production agreement.

New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, will host a new round the world yacht race, beginning in 2009.

Hotel Hingarae, a futuristic six-star development, is to be built on the western slopes of Lake Taupo.

Hollywood's Oscar-winning director James Cameron has arrived in New Zealand to start shooting scenes for his new movie 'Avatar'.

New Zealand's iconic 'living dinosaurs' have just had their numbers trebled on the country's mainland thanks to a successful conservation programme.

For the first time, tuatara are breeding on Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.

A New Zealand stone with an image of the Virgin Mary on it, has so far attracted bids of nearly $27,000.

Move over Transylvania - New Zealand is firmly staking its claim as the home of the vampire with two feature movies opening around the world.

A newly formed lake in the South Island is holding on to potentially become the newest attraction at the Mt Aspiring National Park.

A $NZ 2 billion wind farm, consisting of 218 turbines standing at 150m high is being planned for the rural North Island settlement of Port Waikato.